Nancy Blackett | The Nancy Blackett Trust

Nancy Blackett’s ready for relaunch – at last!

12th May 2025

Gleaming paintwork, immaculate varnish and fresh antifouling – after a long winter of restoration work, here is Nancy Blackett standing in Harry King’s boatyard in Pin Mill last Friday (May 9th) ready to begin the …

In photos: Peter Duck’s launch at Woodbridge

7th April 2025

As Nancy Blackett’s still in the shed we thought you’d like to see one of her friends, Peter Duck, being launched at the Woodbridge Boatyard last Thursday (3rd April). Photos by Peter Willis.

The difference a month makes – Nancy Blackett’s restoration progress

28th February 2025

Traditional boatbuilding is by its nature a slow process, much reliant on craft skills and hand tools, so checking in on Nancy Blackett’s restoration work after our last report reveals real progress. The main task …

Nancy Blackett’s midwinter in bits – again

7th January 2025

Nancy Blackett is currently having extensive restoration work carried out for the second year in succession at King’s boatyard in Pin Mill. It’s part of a phased programme which started during last year’s winter lay-up …

Sophie Neville’s memories of sailing Swallow and Amazon more than fifty years ago

30th December 202429th December 2024

As the 50th Anniversary year of the original Swallows and Amazons film draws to a close, Sophie Neville looks back at the making of the film and forward to what still might be half-a-century on… …

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Nancy Blackett Trust

22nd December 2024

A Christmas message from the Nancy Blackett Trust… We wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of our supporters, members, friends and followers. Thank you for your ongoing support and have …

Read about the return of Selina King

16th June 202516th December 2024

Selina King – the yacht Arthur Ransome had built in 1938 to replace Nancy Blackett – did not have an easy life. Laid-up almost immediately during World War II, she was sold by Ransome, whose …

It’s Last Orders for your Nancy Blackett Christmas gifts!

2nd May 20266th December 2024

It’s time for last orders for your Christmas gifts from the Nancy Blackett Shop! Choose from our fabulous range of “Swallows and Amazons” and Nancy Blackett gifts, knowing that your purchases will go to a very …

See the Christmas Offers from the Nancy Blackett Shop

2nd May 202624th November 2024

With Christmas upon us in just a few weeks’ time, here’s our handy guide to the Nancy Blackett Shop’s special Christmas offers. Good Little Ship: Arthur Ransome, Nancy Blackett and the Goblin – the definitive …

Christmas is coming – so here is our 3-for-£12 offer on Nancy Blackett Christmas cards

2nd May 20263rd November 2024

Grab hold of our special offer on Nancy Blackett Christmas cards and save 20% when buying three packs. You can buy three 10-card packs of our exclusive Christmas card designs (normally £5 each) for just £12 – saving …

Nancy Blackett prepares for winter maintenance at Pin Mill

20th October 2024

Nancy Blackett was lifted out of the water last Wednesday (October 16th) at Harry King’s Pin Mill boatyard to begin her winter lay-up. The previous Saturday a working party of Trust members had stripped her …

Nancy Blackett is back at London’s Classic Boat Festival this coming weekend

20th January 20261st September 2024

Nancy Blackett will be returning to the annual St Katherine Docks Classic Boat Festival in London this coming weekend – 7-8th September. This annual event has become a favourite date in her calendar, and once …